Tag: Charlie McAvoy
Comparing Noah Dobson to Other NHL Defensemen
Noah Dobson has arguably been the most improved player on the Islanders this season. He went from being a healthy scratch in November to having the fifth-most points on the team in January. Let’s take a
Read MoreThe Noah Dobson Zdeno Chara Evolution
Noah Dobson and Zdeno Chara. Two different players. Two different stories. Dobson was the 12th overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, coming to the Islanders with fairly high expectations. However,
Read MoreThe Islanders Need to Improve Their Defense for the 2021-22 NHL Season
The 2021-22 NHL season has just begun and the New York Islanders are already in a lull. In just five games, the Isles have gone 2-2-1, putting them in eighth
Read MoreWhere Does NHL Veteran Zdeno Chara Fit On Islanders?
Zdeno Chara, 44, signed a one-year contract with the New York Islanders at the end of the NHL offseason. The veteran blueliner has a lot to offer the Isles, particularly
Read MoreThe Islanders Sign Zdeno Chara to a One-Year Deal
Islanders fans on social media have inquired about Lou Lamoriello’s search for Nick Leddy’s replacement for nearly the entirety of the off-season. However, it appears that the search is over.
Read MoreEvaluating NHL Playoffs Matchups for the New York Islanders
When the Islanders beat the Rangers on May 1 and the Rangers lost to the Capitals on May 3, the four teams representing the MassMutual East Division in the 2021
Read MoreGoal Breakdown: Travis Zajac Scores First Isles Goal
Before the Islanders blasted Igor Shesterkin for six goals on April 20, they scored only two goals in three games. One of them came courtesy of Travis Zajac, who scored
Read MorePageau Gets Isles on the Board With Goal Against Bruins
The Islanders defeated the Boston Bruins 4-3 in overtime on March 25 after coming back from 2-0 down, with J-G Pageau scoring the first goal of the night for New
Read MoreGoal Breakdown: Johnny’s Final Rocket
After a 13-year, 725 game career, defenseman Johnny Boychuk announced his retirement on November 25, with his final goal coming in December 2019. He scored 54 goals in his time
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: Top 20 Defensemen in the NHL
After NHL Network released its list of the top-20 defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL), writer Kush Malhotra and I decided to create our own list. Using advanced statistics,
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